Elevate your career and expertise in human-centered design by preparing for the CDTP® certification. Recognized by the Global Innovation Institute (GInI)®, this certification validates your advanced understanding of Design Thinking principles and methodologies. Gain the necessary skills to lead high-impact innovation initiatives and create meaningful solutions that truly address customer needs.
Join our Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)® Exam Preparation Course and unlock the ability to bring user-focused innovation to your organization. From Human-Centered Design principles to Design Thinking methodology, this course empowers you to generate impactful ideas, validate hypotheses, and deliver solutions that truly resonate with your market.
Overview
GInI Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)® is GInI’s recognition of professionals who have demonstrated advanced competency in:
- Human-Centered Design (HCD)
- The Design Thinking process and mindset
- Critical Design Methods (Observation, Inquiry, Experimenting, Study)
- The philosophy of Prototyping and iterative testing
This certification affirms your ability to uncover genuine customer problems, formulate innovative solutions, and translate empathy-driven insights into real business outcomes.
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Benefits
1. Become Part of an Exclusive Community of Design Thinkers
Deepen your mastery of Design Thinking’s principles, methodologies, and tools. You’ll join a global network of innovators applying one of the world’s most transformative approaches to innovation.
2. Be a Powerful Advocate for Customer Empathy
Learn how to immerse yourself in the customer’s world—capturing both explicit and hidden needs—so you can design solutions that deliver exceptional value where it’s needed most.
3. Identify the “Problem Behind the Problem”
Develop the ability to explore, test, and refine hypotheses surrounding complex challenges, ensuring that your organization invests in the right solutions from the outset.
4. Drive Winning Brand Experiences
By reframing problems with a precise, empathetic lens, you’ll learn how to position innovative solutions to align with your organization’s brand and bring lasting value to customers and stakeholders.
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Course Main Topics
Human-Centered Design (HCD) Philosophy
Master the core mindset behind placing users at the heart of every innovative endeavour.
Design Thinking Process
Understand each phase of the design journey—from empathizing and defining the problem to ideating, prototyping, and testing.
Research and Observation Methods
Learn how to gather & interpret critical data that informs your innovation approach, including user interviews, surveys, & field observations.
Prototyping and Iterative Testing
Explore rapid prototyping techniques that let you visualize concepts quickly, gather feedback, and refine ideas for real-world applications.
Design Thinking Tools for Inquiry and Experimentation
Hone your abilities in design sprints, brainstorming, and other user-engagement strategies.
Storytelling for Innovation
Develop narratives that effectively communicate and champion new ideas across teams and organizations.
Obtaining the Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)® Certification
Step 1 – Meet the Exam Eligibility Requirements
You must satisfy one of the following criteria before registering for the CDTP® exam:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree specifically in Design Methods (no experience required).
- A minimum of one year of professional experience with a master’s degree or higher.
- A minimum of two years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of four years of professional experience with less than a bachelor’s degree.
Additionally, proof of ownership of the GInI Applied Innovation Master Book® (AInMB) is required to support your exam preparation and ongoing study.
Step 2 – Choose Your Learning Path
- Self-Study: Review the AInMB at your own pace.
- Instructor-Led Learning: Enroll in our course for guided instruction and support.
Step 3 – Apply for and Pass the CDTP® Exam
- 90-minute exam
- 90 multiple-choice questions
- Passing score: 65%
Upon successful completion, you will earn the CDTP® designation, solidifying your expertise in Design Thinking and user-centric innovation.
Maintaining Your Certification
To keep your CDTP® certification active, you must acquire 45 Innovation Development Units (IDUs) every three years or retake the CDTP® exam. Additional details on maintaining your certification can be found under Maintain Your Certificate on the GInI website.
Upcoming CDTP® Exam Preparation Course
Join our upcoming CDTP® certification course and gain the skills to lead impactful innovation in your organization.
February 2025
Instructor-led Online
English
AED 1,650
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Exclusive group discounts are available